Coterminal M.A. Program

Our Coterminal Master's Program develops students' knowledge of linguistics, preparing them for a professional career or doctoral study in linguistics or related disciplines. 

This is achieved through completion of courses, including coursework in an area of specialization within the field, and experience with independent research in Linguistics.

For a complete list of program requirements, please see the Stanford Bulletin.

The department only accepts undergraduate students who are already enrolled at Stanford for the Coterminal M.A. degree.

Matriculated Undergraduate Applicants

The Department of Linguistics admits a limited number of Stanford undergraduates to the co-terminal M.A. degree program. Students must submit their application using the online application system Applyweb.  The application should include: 

  • all required University forms;
  • a Stanford transcript;
  • a statement of purpose which includes a discussion of why the student is pursuing the M.A. degree and if the student intends to write a research paper, identifies the proposed paper topic;
  • a program proposal for the Master’s degree (a proposed course of study, worked out in advance with a Linguistics faculty adviser and approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies); 
  • the name of a faculty member within the Department of Linguistics who will serve as the student’s adviser over the course of the M.A. program;
  • three letters of recommendation (at least one of which must be from a faculty member in Linguistics).

Please see the University Guidelines and Coterm Eligibility for additional information on M.A. degrees and the Linguistics M.A. requirements in the Stanford Bulletin for details on course and other program requirements.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is January 21, 2025. Submit all materials through the online application system.
 

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